If you're new to Kingshot, welcome to one of the freshest MMORTS survival games with a medieval twist.
At first glance, it might look like your typical build-train-battle setup—but there’s a ton happening under the hood, and the decisions you make early on can seriously shape how fast your progress feels.
We’ve been diving deep into this game, researching what works, what doesn’t, and what’s just straight-up inefficient.
So if you're looking for real Kingshot tips and tricks to boost your progress without wasting time or resources, this article is for you…
Let’s break down the 7 most important strategies you should use from the very beginning to level up smarter and get ahead faster than your server neighbors.
Leveling up fast in Kingshot isn’t just about grinding—it’s about making smart moves with your time, heroes, and resources. Whether you’re looking to strengthen your squad, unlock buildings faster, or outpace your server rivals, these tips will give you a serious edge.
Let’s jump in…
It’s easy to get distracted in Kingshot. So many menus, pop-ups, red dots, and buildings begging for upgrades. But your best anchor in the chaos? Chapter quests.
They’re not just a glorified checklist—they’re a built-in strategy guide that rewards you with serious loot (like full squads of troops) and keeps your progression on track.
Even if you’re past the tutorial, follow the quests like a questline in an RPG. Tap the scroll icon to preview upcoming tasks so you can batch them efficiently. This one change alone will accelerate your early game.
As you progress through the game, the Intel system quietly levels up in the background—and the more quests you complete, the more valuable the future rewards become.
It’s easy to get into a “claim and forget” rhythm with daily tasks, but Intel progression works like a multiplier—the more consistent you are, the better missions you unlock over time.
Think of it as a passive snowball. Stay active, clear those tasks, and you’ll start getting bigger gem drops, stronger troop rewards, and higher-tier gear tasks as your Intel rank increases.
One of the biggest bottlenecks early on is construction time. With only one building slot available by default, upgrades start piling up—and progress slows down fast.
Luckily, there’s a way to unlock a second construction queue, either temporarily with gems or permanently with a small one-time unlock.
If you’re playing to progress faster, this extra queue can be a real game-changer, helping you level up buildings, train troops, and push chapters without unnecessary delays.
If you’re planning to top up at any point, make sure every gem counts…
Our guide on Kingshot Top Up: How to Progress Smarter Without Overspending shows how top players stretch their budget, unlock upgrades faster, and avoid unnecessary in-game costs.
It’s tempting to chase SSR heroes just because they’re shiny and rare. But in Kingshot, a 2-star Rare hero often outperforms a 1-star SSR. The stat jump from ascending is massive, and fragments for Rare and SR heroes are much easier to come by.
Until you’ve got the resources to max out high-rarity units, focus on who you can star up quickly. Don’t bench a Rare just because they’re blue—power speaks louder than color in the early grind.
Leveling up your heroes is only one piece of the puzzle. If you really want to increase power fast, focus on all three upgrade paths:
Many players forget about skill upgrades until late game, but if you've ascended a hero and have spare tomes, do it. The boost is real.
Your squad isn’t just about power numbers—it’s about balance. Heroes come in Infantry, Cavalry, and Archer classes, and some are combat-focused, while others are growth-oriented (e.g. building speed, income boosts).
Know which heroes to use where. For example, someone like Olive might not crush it in Suppression, but her growth passives are incredibly useful for your base economy. Build a well-rounded lineup and you’ll go further, faster.
Not sure who’s worth building early on? Here's a full breakdown of Gen 1 heroes in Kingshot to see who’s strong, who scales well, and who’s better left on the bench...
This one’s a game-changer if your server has PvP enabled: don’t use resources unless you need them. If they’re in your main inventory, they can be stolen in a raid.
But if they’re sitting untouched in your item bag, they’re safe. Use them when you’re ready to upgrade—not before.
You’ve got the strategy—now it’s all about how efficiently you can grow.
Whether you're upgrading heroes, expanding your base, or unlocking those late-game buildings, Kingshot starts demanding more the higher you go. And while patience can take you far, playing smart with your resources can take you even further.
That’s where Packsify comes in.
By cutting down upgrade costs and giving you better value on in-game essentials, Packsify lets you accelerate progress without overspending—so you can get more heroes, more shards, and more upgrades for less.
Ready to push ahead without draining your wallet?
Download Packsify on Google Play (Android users) or get Packsify for iOS here, and start making the most of your upgrades today.
And if you're a free-to-play player, you can still make a difference…
Share Packsify with friends who want to boost their squads and grow faster—because powerful allies are always a good move.
Level up smarter. Spend less. Play your way.